California Vegetables & Cheese Bake Recipe

Preheat oven to 350°. Cook frozen vegetables in a small amount of water according to package directions. Pour into colander to drain. In microwave-proof bowl combine milk, first amount of butter and cheese. Microwave 1 minute at a time stirring well after each minute until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth. Put the cooked vegetables in a 2 qt. casserole dish. Season the cooked vegetables with salt and pepper. Pour cheese sauce over cooked vegetables. In a small microwave-proof bowl melt second amount of butter. Add cracker crumbs and stir to coat. Sprinkle buttered crumbs over top of casserole and bake for 20-30 minutes, until bubbly. Serves: 6-8